Number 3000

by **merchant seaman** » July 10, 2011, 12:56 pm

Derek Jeter became the first New York Yankee to reach 3000 hits in a career. He did it most fitting by hitting a home run for his 3000th hit. The person retreaving the ball returned it to Jeter. The Yankees gave him four tickets for the rest of the home games along with autographed balls and bats.

by **Nick@AUA** » July 10, 2011, 3:56 pm

Remarkable achievement especially considering the way the game is played these days with batters striking out or 'walking' more often than in the past.

Well done Derek.

However, he's still got a ways to go mind 'till he gets in the 4000 club. Now that's an elite little club.

by **merchant seaman** » July 10, 2011, 6:56 pm

Just remember that's 3000 hits with the same team. Don't know if anyone has done 4000

by **parrot** » July 10, 2011, 7:26 pm

"elite little club"
led by Pete Rose!!

by **jackspratt** » July 10, 2011, 7:41 pm

Most unfair parrot.

How many hits could he have got if he had been batting for the team, rather than the bookies.

I imagine it will be a long time before he, and Mr Bonds (aka Balco) will reach the Hall of Fame, which their stats would otherwise demand.

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